US Bridges

Berry RD over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Rives Junction · Structure no. 000000000004485

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry RD over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berry RD over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBerry RD
CrossesGrand River
Location3 MI E of Rives Junction
RouteCounty Highway 3884
Coordinates42.37831, -84.40842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry RD over Grand River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry RD over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Berry RD over Grand River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berry RD over Grand River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Berry RD over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.